Image Hub (“Plugin”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is a WordPress plugin developed by Extend Studio SRL that enables users to search and insert royalty-free images into their websites through integration with multiple third-party image provider APIs.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our plugin. By installing and using Image Hub, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect
Personal data from your website visitors – Image Hub does not collect any information from people who visit your website
Image searches or queries – We do not store your search terms or browsing history within the plugin
Downloaded images – Images are downloaded directly from third-party providers to your website; we do not store copies
2.2 Information We May Collect
Technical Data (Automatically Collected):
Plugin version and configuration settings
WordPress version and basic site information (URL, admin email if provided for support)
API usage statistics (number of searches, downloads, errors)
PHP version and server environment details for compatibility purposes
License and Authentication Data:
Account credentials for plugin activation and updates
Support Communication Data:
When you contact us for support: your name, email address, website URL, and any information you voluntarily provide in your support request
Technical logs and error reports you choose to share
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide core functionality – Enable image searching and downloading features
Maintain and improve the plugin – Fix bugs, optimize performance, and develop new features
Provide customer support – Respond to your questions and troubleshoot issues
License management – Verify legitimate plugin usage and provide updates
Analytics and development – Understand how the plugin is used to guide future improvements (only if you opt-in)
4. Third-Party Service Integration
Image Hub integrates with the following third-party image providers through their APIs:
When you search for images, your queries are sent directly to these services
Each service may collect data according to their own privacy policies
We recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy policy
Some services may require you to create accounts directly with them
5. Data Storage and Security
Our Data Practices:
Technical and support data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
Access to data is restricted to authorized personnel only
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy
Data Retention:
Technical data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytics and improvement purposes
Support communications: Retained for up to 3 years or until you request deletion
License data: Retained for the duration of your license plus 1 year for compliance
Your Data Location:
Data may be processed and stored in Romania and other locations where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, Extend Studio SRL may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Legal Requirements
Extend Studio SRL may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
To comply with a legal obligation;
To protect and defend the rights or property of Extend Studio SRL;
To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service;
To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public;
To protect against legal liability.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Portability – Request your data in a portable format
Objection – Object to certain types of data processing
Withdrawal of consent – Withdraw consent for optional data collection (like telemetry)
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies and Local Storage
Image Hub itself does not set cookies
The plugin may use WordPress’s local storage for temporary configuration data
Third-party image providers may set cookies when you visit their websites directly
Your browser’s image cache may store downloaded images locally
9. Children’s Privacy
Image Hub is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
If you are located outside of Romania and choose to provide information to us, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Romania and other countries with different privacy laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Plugin Deactivation and Data Deletion
Plugin deactivation – Stops data collection but preserves settings
Plugin deletion – Removes local plugin data from your WordPress installation
Account data – To delete data stored on our servers, contact us directly
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will:
Post the updated policy on our website
Update the “Last updated” date
Notify users of material changes via email or plugin notifications
Continued use of the plugin after changes constitutes acceptance
